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November 16, 2018

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC attorney and Maryland State Senator William C.
Smith, Jr. featured in Albany Business Review’s
“People on the Move.” Mr. Smith is a Naval Reserves officer and received his J.D. from the College
of William and Mary. His practice focuses on matters involving security
clearances and employment matters relating to the Uniformed Services Employment
and Reemployment Act (USERRA).

November 16, 2018

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC attorney Kathryn Barcroft published in Law 360 regarding
the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Read the full article
here.

October 17, 2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft has been recently published in the New
York Law Journal, where she discusses New York’s new sexual harassment
policies for the workplace and compares them to efforts made by other
states, such as California and Delaware. Read the full article
here.

October 11, 2018

News 13 met with Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft to discuss the new sexual
harassment laws in New York State and how they will impact New York Businesses.
See full video
here.

October 6, 2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft was interviewed on CBS 6 regarding the
October 9, 2018 deadline for employers in New York State to provide their
employees with a sexual harassment policy. Watch the full interview
here.

September 27, 2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft has been recently interviewed on CBS 6
regarding the upcoming New York State laws pertaining to sexual harassment
in the workplace. The laws, which will be in effect by October 9, 2018,
will require a sexual harassment policy and sexual harassment prevention
training for all companies in New York, regardless of size. Read more
here.

September 25, 2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft featured in New York Law Journal's "Lawyers
on the Move." Read more
here.

September 20, 2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft’s Letter on the Child Victims Act
Published in Times Union. Read more
here.

September 19th, 2018

August 31, 2018

Federal employment attorney, Ariel Solomon was interviewed by the Albany
Business Review following her selection to a national list of notable
attorneys. The Business Journals’ Influencers: Law spotlights 100
executives who are having an impact on business and legal matters in communities
across the nation.

Hear more about her decision to practice law, the challenges of opening
a law firm, and the firm’s future expansion goals by viewing the
interview
here.

August 30, 2018

Times Union has featured Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft in their “On
the Move” segment. “On the Move” showcases new talent
who have been hired or promoted in the Capital Region of New York State.
To see her full spotlight, click
here.

August 29,2018

Special Counsel Kathryn Barcroft has been featured in Albany Business Review’s
“People on the Move.” This section of the Review highlights
the hiring and promotion of vital members of law firms and businesses.
In her segment, Ms. Barcroft expresses why she is excited to be a member
of Solomon Law Firm, PLLC. To see her full feature, click
here.

August 22, 2018

Ariel Solomon has been named one of The Business Journals’ 2018 Influencers:
Law. This national distinction recognizes
100 attorneys who are having an impact on business and legal matters in
communities across the country. To read the full list, click
here. The Business Journals’ prior coverage of
Federal Employment Attorney and Founding Partner of Solomon Law Firm, PLLC,
Ariel Solomon, can be read
here.

August 24, 2018

Kathryn Barcroft, Special Counsel and #MeToo attorney, was interviewed
on Capital Tonight regarding the nationwide implications of the Pennsylvania
Grand Jury Report detailing the abuse of over 1,000 children by over 300
Catholic priests. Ms. Barcroft emphasizes the need to strengthen protections
for child victims of abuse in the country, as well as in New York State,
as only two criminal charges can be brought from this report. She argues
that statutory changes are necessary to increase the statute of limitations
for reporting of child abuse through the Child Victims Act (“Act”).
In New York, another session has ended, and the Legislature has again
failed to pass any version of the Act. #MeToo has demonstrated that sexual
harassment, assault, and abuse of children remains an omnipresent societal
issue that remains inadequately addressed; often times shrouded by both
secrecy, social bias and insufficient legal protections.

November 22, 2017

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Daniel K. Gebhardt
has joined the firm as a partner located in the Washington, D.C. office.
Mr. Gebhardt’s practice focuses on protecting civil rights and the
rights of whistleblowers in the workplace.

Besides litigating employment discrimination and whistleblower cases, Mr.
Gebhardt has advised clients and litigated cases in virtually every area
of employment law. Mr. Gebhardt has represented numerous clients in the
private and public sectors, in individual, multi-party, and class cases,
and Mr. Gebhardt routinely practices before administrative and federal
courts such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); the
Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB); and U.S. District Courts in Washington,
D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Mr. Gebhardt earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School
of Law in August 2001 and his LL.M. from the University of Melbourne Law
School in Melbourne, Australia in October 2001.

November 21, 2017

Attorney
Ariel E. Solomonwas again selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ALSA) as
one of the top Labor and Employment attorneys to retain in 2018.

Membership in the organization is limited to
1.5 % of lawyers nationally. The ASLA was created for recognizing exceptional
attorneys.

November 11, 2017

Federal employment attorney, Ariel Solomon was recognized by the
The National Advocates: Top 100, an organization composed of the
Top 100 attorneys from each state or region who "exemplify superior qualifications
of leadership, reputation, influence and performance in their area of
specialty." This exclusive organization selects only the most qualified
attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications
of leadership, reputation, and influence.

October 15, 2017

Federal Employment Attorneys, Ariel E. Solomon and Paul Buchbinder, were
again selected by Super Lawyers for inclusion in this year’s list
of rising stars.

July 10, 2017

Ariel Solomon was recognized by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers as
one of the Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for New York.

July 20, 2016

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is proud to announce the addition of two more attorneys
to our employment law firm: Marko Jankovic and Tyler Blake.

Marko Jankovic, Senior of Counsel, has more than 15 of experience in employment law to
his name as in-house counsel for large businesses among other positions.
A George Mason University School of Law graduate, Marko is uniquely adept
at helping companies maintain compliance with the latest regulations in
order to avoid litigation.

July 11, 2016

Federal employment attorney, Ariel Solomon was recognized by the
The National Advocates: Top 100, an organization composed of the
Top 100 attorneys from each state or region who "exemplify superior qualifications
of leadership, reputation, influence and performance in their area of
specialty." This exclusive organization selects only the most qualified
attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications
of leadership, reputation, and influence.

August 15, 2015

Both Ariel E. Solomon and Paul Buchbinder were selected by Super Lawyers
for inclusion in this year’s list of rising stars.

July 10, 2015

Ariel Solomon was recognized by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers as
one of the Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for New York.

May 15, 2015

December 5, 2014

Attorney
Ariel E. Solomonwas again selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ALSA) as
one of the top Labor and Employment attorneys to retain in 2015.

Membership in the organization is limited to
1.5 % of lawyers nationally. The ASLA was created for recognizing exceptional
attorneys.

November 3, 2014

Federal employment attorney,
Ariel E. Solomonappears in the Albany Business Review to discuss the business behind the
practice of law. Click
hereto read the article.

August 24, 2014

Super Lawyers again selects Attorney
Ariel Solomonfor inclusion among the list of top peer-reviewed attorneys in New York
for the calendar year 2014. Ms. Solomon provides representation to
federal employees before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit in discrimination cases, adverse actions, wrongful terminations,
and claims involving retaliation for whistleblowing.

Selection as a Super Lawyer is reserved for those attorneys representing
the top 2.5% of practitioners in New York State.

May 18, 2014

As more evidence points to issues in the VA health care system, Solomon
Law Firm, PLLC Whistleblowing client Dr. Jose Mathews speaks with the
Chicago Tribune concerning long delays in providing patient care to veterans.

May 18, 2014

The Los Angeles Timesfeatures Dr. Jose Mathews, VA whistleblower and former Chief of Psychiatry
who disclosed allegations of breaches to the standard of patient care.
Dr. Jose Mathews (represented by Federal employment
Attorney Ariel E. Solomonwas forced to file a whistleblowing claim after his efforts to improve
patient care was met with staunch opposition and retaliation.

May 16, 2014

Solomon Law Firm, PLLCclient Dr. Jose Mathews with Fox News concerning the St. Louis VA hospital.
Both Mathews and another whistleblower in Texas, disclosed allegations
of lax care to Veterans, as reflected in this
Fox Newsarticle. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt heavily criticized the VA and called for
an investigation following Dr. Mathews' disclosures. Additional information
concerning statements made by Senator Blunt can be found here,
Fox 2 Now.

May 16, 2014

Federal employment attorney
Ariel E. Solomon, Esq., discusses the constructive termination of Dr. Jose Mathews, the former
Chief of Psychiatry with the St. Louis Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr. Mathews was terminated shortly after disclosing information related
to inadequate and delayed care provided to critically ill veterans. Read
more here:
Democracy Now Article

May 13, 2014

The Big Story – Associated Press discusses Dr. Jose Mathews disclosures of threats to veteran health and
safety after uncovering VA delays which lead to calls for the resignation
of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. Mathews raised his concerns
within a whistleblower complaint which was filed with the United States
Office of Special Counsel.

May 13, 2014

The St. Louis VA hospital continues is subject to a congressional call
for an investigation following disclosures made by Dr. Jose Mathews. The
Washington Post discusses Dr. Mathews' whistleblower complaint which is
currently being litigated federal employment
Attorney Ariel Solomon.

May 13, 2014

A recent article by Stars and Stripes draws increased attention to the
claims made by Dr. Jose Mathews, a federal whistleblower represented by the
Solomon Law Firm, PLLC. After Mathews attempted to incorporate various changes to provide more
efficient treatment within the St. Louis VA hospital, he was removed from
his position as the Chief of Psychiatry. Mathews' claims are also accompanied
by numerous reports of veteran deaths nationwide that resulted from d
delays in medical care to veterans.

May 13, 2014

The
St. Louis Post-Dispatchwrites about a recent case taken on by
Solomon Law Firm, PLLC. After complaining about delays in treatment, Dr. Jose Mathews received
a demotion within the VA Health Care System. With several investigations
in the works, Mathews continues to stand up for veterans no matter what the cost.

May 9, 2014

Dr. Jose Mathews, accompanied by the
Solomon Law Firm, PLLC, continue to fight for the veterans who have and are suffering due to
VA neglect and service delays at the VA hospital.
The Center for Investigative Reporting addresses Mathews' allegations together with his demotion, which violates
the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act.

May 9, 2014

ABC News interview Dr. Jose Mathews, who is currently represented by Ariel Solomon.
Dr. Mathews was retaliated against after disclosing inadequate care to veterans.

December 5, 2013

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is proud to announce that Federal Employment litigation Attorney
Ariel E. Solomonwas
selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) as one of top
Labor and Employment lawyers to retain in 2014.

The organization was founded for the sole purpose of identifying only the
most outstanding legal talent throughout the country. Membership in the
organization is limited to
1.5 % of lawyers nationally.

October 24, 2013

Super Lawyers recognizes Attorney
Ariel Solomonfor her aggressive representation of clients before the Merit Systems Protection
Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and before the United
States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

March 1, 2011

The
Solomon Law Firm, PLLC, proudly announces the opening of its Albany, NY and Washington, DC offices.
The firm focuses its practice on Federal Sector employment matters. "The
firm anticipates that the state of the art office locations will facilitate
the highest level of service to clients for years to come," said
Ariel Solomon, the firm's managing principal and lead federal employment attorney.

April 28, 2010

Ariel E. Solomon, Esq, published a Law Review Article on changes in the law concerning the Reemployment
Rights of Veterans, pursuant to the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994(USERRA). Her article discusses
Erickson v. United States Postal Service, 571 F.3d 1364 (Fed. Cir. 2009), the US Court of Appeals decision which
held that the US Merit Systems Protection Board erred when it determined
a government agency could terminate the employment of a service member
for excessive absences related to his military service.

December 31, 2009

Ariel E. Solomoncomments on newly passed legislation which reforms pension benefits in
New York State for the first time in decades. It is anticipated that the
creation of the Tier V pension benefits will increase cost efficiency
for public employees and could save the state and local governments $35
billion over the next 30 years. The new Tier V legislation applies to
both uniformed and non-uniformed public employees and significantly reforms
the pension system.

July 14, 2009

Ariel E. Solomonsuccessfully served as the principal attorney on behalf of the petitioner,
a former employee of the United States Postal Service, who was terminated
from Federal Employment because of his military service in violation of the
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Ms. Solomon argued on the petitioner's behalf during an appeal from the
United States
Merit Systems Protection Board(MSPB) to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the second
highest court in the Nation. Read more about the Court's decision:

January 12, 2009

Employment Law Attorney,
Ariel Solomon, discusses recent legislative changes affecting New York State business
owners and employees alike. Including an overview of amendments to the
Americans with Disabilities Act, the WARN Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA):